Poll Results

We run polls to explore public opinion on the impact of automation and AI on jobs, careers, and the future of work. Browse the results below.

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AI Chatbot Tools

Q: Do you trust AI chatbots with handling sensitive information?

Total votes: 884
Option Votes Percentage
Yes, completely
146
16.52 %
Somewhat
205
23.19 %
No
409
46.27 %
I'm unsure
124
14.03 %

Q: Have you used an AI chatbot like ChatGPT before?

Total votes: 4746
Option Votes Percentage
Yes, frequently
2225
46.88 %
Yes, occasionally
1323
27.88 %
Once or twice
646
13.61 %
Never
552
11.63 %

Q: How do you see the role of AI chatbots evolving in the future?

Total votes: 469
Option Votes Percentage
They will become more prevalent and versatile
336
71.64 %
They will stay roughly the same as now
31
6.61 %
Their usage will decrease due to privacy concerns
32
6.82 %
I'm unsure
70
14.93 %

Q: How satisfied are you with the performance of AI chatbots?

Total votes: 1570
Option Votes Percentage
Very satisfied
332
21.15 %
Somewhat satisfied
446
28.41 %
Neutral
367
23.38 %
Somewhat dissatisfied
183
11.66 %
Very dissatisfied
242
15.41 %

Data privacy and automation

Q: Are you aware of the data that AI systems collect from you on a daily basis?

Total votes: 836
Option Votes Percentage
Yes, completely aware
295
35.29 %
Somewhat aware
227
27.15 %
Not sure
123
14.71 %
Not really aware
101
12.08 %
Not aware at all
90
10.77 %

Q: Are you comfortable sharing personal data with online services to improve AI and enhance functionality?

Total votes: 486
Option Votes Percentage
Yes, if it enhances the service
116
23.87 %
Yes, if data is anonymized
74
15.23 %
Maybe, depends on the service
70
14.40 %
No, unless I control the data
88
18.11 %
No, under no circumstances
138
28.40 %

Q: Do you feel informed about the data AI systems collect from you?

Total votes: 414
Option Votes Percentage
Yes, fully informed
120
28.99 %
Somewhat informed
91
21.98 %
Not informed, but would like to know more
155
37.44 %
Not informed and not concerned
48
11.59 %

Q: How important do you think it is for AI systems to have an 'opt-out' option for data collection?

Total votes: 420
Option Votes Percentage
Very important
270
64.29 %
Somewhat important
68
16.19 %
Neutral
54
12.86 %
Not very important
11
2.62 %
Not important at all
17
4.05 %

Q: How important is it for businesses to be transparent about their use of automation and AI?

Total votes: 477
Option Votes Percentage
Very important
298
62.47 %
Somewhat important
97
20.34 %
Neutral / unsure
48
10.06 %
Not very important
13
2.73 %
Not important at all
21
4.40 %

Q: In the context of automation, what level of data regulation do you think should be implemented?

Total votes: 492
Option Votes Percentage
Strict regulation
161
32.72 %
Moderate regulation
155
31.50 %
Minimal regulation
62
12.60 %
No regulation
29
5.89 %
I'm not sure
85
17.28 %

Education and skills for future

Q: Considering the rise of automation and AI, how has the importance of continuous learning and skill development changed for you?

Total votes: 535
Option Votes Percentage
Now a top priority
158
29.53 %
Significantly more important now
140
26.17 %
Somewhat more important now
89
16.64 %
No change - learning always mattered
111
20.75 %
Not important - automation doesn't affect me
37
6.92 %

Q: Do you think the current education system is adequately preparing students for an automated future?

Total votes: 2418
Option Votes Percentage
Yes, definitely
118
4.88 %
Yes, somewhat
152
6.29 %
No, it needs improvement
1030
42.60 %
No, not at all
864
35.73 %
I'm not sure
254
10.50 %

Q: What steps are you taking to protect your career from automation?

Total votes: 1397
Option Votes Percentage
Learning new skills
611
43.74 %
Changing careers
105
7.52 %
Going back to school
66
4.72 %
Starting my own business
167
11.95 %
I am not taking any steps
330
23.62 %
Other
118
8.45 %

Q: Which human skill do you believe offers the most significant edge over machines?

Total votes: 1068
Option Votes Percentage
Adaptability
83
7.77 %
Building Relationships
93
8.71 %
Collaboration
15
1.40 %
Communication Skills
47
4.40 %
Creativity
221
20.69 %
Critical Thinking
66
6.18 %
Emotional Intelligence
147
13.76 %
Empathy
149
13.95 %
Ethical Judgment
81
7.58 %
Innovation
37
3.46 %
Leadership
45
4.21 %
Problem-Solving
37
3.46 %
Other
47
4.40 %

Effects on employment and work culture

Q: Are you worried about the impact of automation on your children's future job opportunities?

Total votes: 1114
Option Votes Percentage
Very worried
419
37.61 %
Somewhat worried
255
22.89 %
Neutral
201
18.04 %
Not very worried
102
9.16 %
Not worried at all
137
12.30 %

Q: How worried are you about automation affecting your job?

Total votes: 719
Option Votes Percentage
Not worried at all
168
23.37 %
Slightly worried
141
19.61 %
Moderately worried
164
22.81 %
Very worried
192
26.70 %
Already affected
54
7.51 %

Q: Should automation replace human jobs, or assist humans in their jobs?

Total votes: 1589
Option Votes Percentage
Replace
143
9.00 %
Assist
646
40.65 %
A balance of both
489
30.77 %
I'm not sure
311
19.57 %

Miscellaneous

Q: How would you prefer we monetize the website?

Total votes: 344
Option Votes Percentage
Ads on the website
106
30.81 %
Donations
81
23.55 %
Charge for advanced features
21
6.10 %
Merchandise sales
20
5.81 %
It shouldn’t be monetized
52
15.12 %
Sponsored newsletter
24
6.98 %
Other
40
11.63 %

Perceptions and attitudes toward automation

Q: Do you think the benefits of automation outweigh the risks?

Total votes: 726
Option Votes Percentage
Yes, definitely
197
27.13 %
Yes, somewhat
162
22.31 %
No, the risks are greater
97
13.36 %
No, they are too unpredictable
106
14.60 %
I'm not sure
164
22.59 %

Q: What's your attitude toward automation?

Total votes: 608
Option Votes Percentage
Extremely positive
129
21.22 %
Somewhat positive
149
24.51 %
Neutral
145
23.85 %
Somewhat negative
109
17.93 %
Extremely negative
76
12.50 %

Q: Which potential benefit of automation do you find most appealing?

Total votes: 1060
Option Votes Percentage
Increased productivity
343
32.36 %
Safety improvement
109
10.28 %
Cost reduction
141
13.30 %
Availability of services 24/7
220
20.75 %
None
138
13.02 %
Other
109
10.28 %

Q: Which potential drawback of automation worries you the most?

Total votes: 1736
Option Votes Percentage
Job loss
956
55.07 %
Privacy concerns
119
6.85 %
Increased wealth inequality
232
13.36 %
Dependence on technology
220
12.67 %
None
101
5.82 %
Other
108
6.22 %

Policy and responsibility

Q: Do you believe the government should regulate job automation?

Total votes: 735
Option Votes Percentage
Yes, strongly
308
41.90 %
Yes, but not too strictly
178
24.22 %
No, the market should decide
157
21.36 %
I'm unsure
92
12.52 %

Q: Do you trust tech companies to use AI responsibly?

Total votes: 1236
Option Votes Percentage
Yes, completely
138
11.17 %
Yes, mostly
185
14.97 %
Neutral / Unsure
252
20.39 %
No, not really
306
24.76 %
No, not at all
355
28.72 %

Q: In your opinion, who should be responsible for creating jobs if automation leads to widespread job loss?

Total votes: 734
Option Votes Percentage
Government
189
25.75 %
Private sector
112
15.26 %
Joint responsibility of both
298
40.60 %
Others
30
4.09 %
I'm not sure
105
14.31 %

Q: Should employers be responsible for reskilling/retraining employees when their jobs are automated?

Total votes: 693
Option Votes Percentage
Yes, completely
319
46.03 %
Yes, but partially
193
27.85 %
No, employees should self-educate
80
11.54 %
I'm not sure
101
14.57 %

Q: Should there be government incentives for companies that reskill their employees due to automation?

Total votes: 438
Option Votes Percentage
Yes, definitely
244
55.71 %
Yes, but only for certain sectors
86
19.63 %
No, companies should bear the cost
43
9.82 %
I'm not sure
65
14.84 %

Q: Would a Universal Basic Income be a good solution to potential job losses due to automation?

Total votes: 559
Option Votes Percentage
Yes, definitely
202
36.14 %
Yes, perhaps
136
24.33 %
Neutral / unsure
69
12.34 %
No, there are better solutions
68
12.16 %
No, not at all
84
15.03 %

Prediction of automation impact

Q: Do you think automation will overall have a positive or negative impact on the economy?

Total votes: 933
Option Votes Percentage
Positive
225
24.12 %
Negative
134
14.36 %
Both positive and negative
467
50.05 %
I'm not sure
107
11.47 %

Universal Basic Income

Q: Do you believe Universal Basic Income (UBI) would encourage people to invest more in education and skill development?

Total votes: 916
Option Votes Percentage
Yes, significantly
325
35.48 %
Yes, somewhat
223
24.34 %
No effect
106
11.57 %
Less investment
78
8.52 %
Much less investment
119
12.99 %
Unsure
65
7.10 %

Q: Do you support the implementation of a Universal Basic Income (UBI) in your country?

Total votes: 1120
Option Votes Percentage
Yes, strongly support
521
46.52 %
Yes, somewhat support
172
15.36 %
Neutral / Unsure
174
15.54 %
No, somewhat oppose
71
6.34 %
No, strongly oppose
182
16.25 %

Q: How do you think Universal Basic Income (UBI) would impact the job market?

Total votes: 669
Option Votes Percentage
Increase entrepreneurship and innovation
203
30.34 %
Decrease motivation to work
196
29.30 %
Have minimal impact
36
5.38 %
Lead to higher wages due to reduced labor supply
66
9.87 %
I'm not sure
110
16.44 %
Others (Please specify)
58
8.67 %

Q: If Universal Basic Income (UBI) were implemented, how would it affect your personal career choices?

Total votes: 806
Option Votes Percentage
I would continue working as usual
248
30.77 %
I would reduce my working hours
156
19.35 %
I would pursue a passion project or new career
355
44.04 %
Other (please specify)
47
5.83 %

Q: What is your primary reason for supporting or opposing Universal Basic Income (UBI)?

Total votes: 497
Option Votes Percentage
Reduces poverty and income inequality
182
36.62 %
Encourages economic stability amidst automation
132
26.56 %
Concerns about funding and taxation
53
10.66 %
Belief it disincentivizes work
73
14.69 %
Others (Please specify)
57
11.47 %

Q: Which potential benefit of Universal Basic Income (UBI) appeals to you the most?

Total votes: 558
Option Votes Percentage
Financial security for all citizens
195
34.95 %
Reducing poverty and homelessness
99
17.74 %
Simplifying welfare systems
31
5.56 %
Preparing for job automation impacts
99
17.74 %
No benefits
71
12.72 %
Others (Please specify)
63
11.29 %

Q: Would you be willing to pay higher taxes to support a Universal Basic Income (UBI) program?

Total votes: 991
Option Votes Percentage
Yes, for the greater good
386
38.95 %
Maybe, depends on the tax increase
204
20.59 %
No, taxes are already high
145
14.63 %
No, I oppose UBI
151
15.24 %
I'm not sure
105
10.60 %